So, many people talk about long range flying.  There are forums and webpages about long range FPV.  But there seems to be no consensus what long range really is.  Is it long range to fly 2Km or does it need to be over 20Km to truly be long range?  

What do you think long range is?  And given your thoughts on long range, then what is medium range and short range?  And is there a place for other titles like extreme long range, and what would that be?

There are lots of really smart people here on IntoFPV.  Maybe we can come up with what all the different distance levels really are.....

I think we have to look at not only range, but size as well. I would consider a 3" quad that can venture out a couple kilometres a long range bird as well. So size does matter

(10-Dec-2018, 11:53 PM)RENOV8R Wrote:  So size does matter

So I have been told....   FWIW guys are getting 4-5 miles on 3 inch quads....

Agree with Renov8r.....I think "long range" is defined by not only the distance but by the type of equipment you're flying it with.  Setting unobtainable goals for your equipment is not realistic.  Maybe a vote to see what folks thing is an appropriate distance for a give type of equipment?

Interesting perspective.  I would think the range would be the range, and if you wanted to attain a longer range but your equipment couldn't get to that goal you would have to change equipment.  Much like drag racing....the 1/4 mile distance is a constant.  If you are in the stock class turning 12 second elapsed times but want to go to 8 second ETs, you don't make the track shorter, you get a quicker car.  But I can see why there isn't consensus in the hobby as we have already seen there are different perspectives here.  Seems to me there needs to be a constant to measure from...and if it isn't the distance what would be the constant?

I think we're saying the same thing.  It would be unrealistic to expect a 5" to go 15km and back (given todays technology), but most wings would not have a problem with that.

"Any distance further than I will walk/hike/travel to retrieve my aircraft should it go down."

That is my technical definition. As I consider what I view as "long range" would start at about 5km, making it ever so appropriate...our new badge! Anything beyond that is long range, and then there is what I consider EXTREME range.

Right now, I am aiming for 5km as my starting point. Up to this point, I am getting to about half way there with my quads. I will achive it my my wing soon enough.

My personal view of range with FPV is below.  Just trying to keep it simple.....but I could be all messed up too.

0 - .99 Km = Short Range

1 - 4.99 Km = Medium Range

5 - 15 Km = Long Range

Over 15 Km = Extreme Long Range

Agree with Krohsis that the range is the range by whatever definition you are using regardless of the size or style of craft. I think KaityLynn's definition is interesting as well. If I can't walk to go get it, then it is long range. For me, that would be about a mile.

On the other hand, Consider...long range to be farther than you can go on general "standard" receivers and requires a Crossfire or other long range receiver. The precise distance may depend on where you are, the terrain, and the obstacles.

LR is safely pushing the limits of power, video and control. Otherwise I reckon it's 1 or 2km+? It gets a bit subjective also. I long-ranged my CineBee after I replaced the little dipole with a Singularity. Classic case of being able to outfly your control link.

My definition of long range - if it's too far for you to walk and pick up your crashed kwad, that's long range. haha

(06-Mar-2021, 03:23 PM)Oscar Wrote: My definition of long range - if it's too far for you to walk and pick up your crashed kwad, that's long range. haha

So as we get older our long range becomes longer.....right?

(06-Mar-2021, 03:49 PM)Krohsis Wrote: So as we get older our long range becomes longer.....right?

Hi Krohsis,

Yeah, that's right     

However, I do agree that it is nice to have some type of definition, something to work with, something to strive for. 

The definition for this forum sound reasonable and works for me.  

I tend to agree that it should be the distance traveled - period.  

You can't go up to a Formula 1 driver and say you too are a "racer" but it's just a Ford Pinto but for it's class, it can go really fast!  Lol that is just too accommodating.

With that said, I still call my little micro 4 inchers "long range" more because it's really not a freestyler and "goes straight and further than my freestyle drones" is just too long lol.  Personally, a semantic issue not really worth burning too much calories on.

As far as "long range is as far as you want to walk to go get your drown" ... then for super lazy people like me, my 65mm whoop is a bangin' long ranger.  

Ronin, you are a RIOT